What grade do you teach? Subjects? I teach 4th grade; all subjects but science.
Do you think that extracurricular (gym, art, music, etc.) courses are necessary? All extra curricular activities help develop a more educated student, so of course I believe they're necessary.
Where do you teach? What school? I teach at Richmond Elementary School which is part of the Fleetwood Area School District.
What types of activities do you do to help students learn better? I try to do many different types of activities because students learn in a variety of ways. They need to be able to work with others, so they do cooperative group activities, work with a partner, as well as work independently. There are visual learners, so I need to make sure that as much as possible things are written as well as said. I know that there are students that need to move around, so throughout the day they have that opportunity as well. I use songs/poems to help them remember things as well.
What are ways in which you handle situations in which students aren't listening? When students aren't listening, sometimes proximity helps. Reminder statements work with some students as well. Also there are some students who need a tap on the desk to refocus them or objects removed ( such as things they're fiddling with), so they can listen better. Written directions on the board may be all the student needs with a verbal reminder of what they're supposed to be working on.
Did you choose to teach the subject you are teaching? Yes, I've always wanted to be an elementary school teacher.
What is one thing that you really stand by and is your main goal for your students (something important to you)? Somethings that are very important to me besides of course the academics is that the children feel their classroom is a safe environment to learn, take risks, be able to work with everyone, and have fun while they're learning. I also believe virtues are important to teach because sometimes this is forgotten about elsewhere. I try to teach them respect, responsibility, kindness, cooperation a long with many other life lessons. Respect is a huge concept that is important for everyone to learn & use.
Do you enjoy your career as a teacher? I love being a teacher and couldn't imagine myself doing anything else besides being a mom also.
Did you further your education past bachelors degree? Would you like to? Yes, I did, and I still take courses that I feel would be helpful to the children and myself.
What grade do you teach? Subjects? I teach grades 5-8, Library Skills, Research and Information Management Skills.
Do you think that extracurricular (gym, art, music, etc.) courses are necessary? Yes, these classes are important for the students to broaden their knowledge on every aspect of life.
Where do you teach? What school? Montoursville, PA - C.E. McCall Middle School
What types of activities do you do to help students learn better? All activities require a hands-on component and real world use: demonstrate, explain, practice, use.
What are ways in which you handle situations in which students aren't listening? If they are talking, you can stop speaking and pointedly wait; you can call them on it; you can casually walk towards them, encouraging them to focus; question for understanding; reward those who are focused.
Did you choose to teach the subject you are teaching? Yes, I went to school to be a Librarian.
What is one thing that you really stand by and is your main goal for your students (something important to you)? My main goal is for students to become efficient, evaluative and selective users of information and technology - in all forms.
Do you enjoy your career as a teacher? Yes
Did you further your education past bachelors degree? Would you like to? Yes, I have a Masters in Library Science.
I interviewed two people alike in the fact that they are both teachers. They teach at different schools but they seem to have the same types of morals and outlooks on teaching. They both have similarities and differences. Some of the similarities is that they both agree that extracurricular activities are important for the students to have a more rounded knowledge, they both also said that students learn better with seeing things and doing hands on activities, and another thing that they have in common is their way of handling students that don't listen is mainly just to get their attention back on topic. Then that leaves the differences in being that the first teachers teaches at an elementary school level and the other one in middle school, the first one also teaches many subjects, while the second one mainly handles everything dealing with the library and its tools. Another thing that is different is their feelings toward the interview question stating "What is one thing that you really stand by and is your main gal for your students (something important to you)?" Each teacher has a main objective that they have to reach within the classroom by state law but really teachers tend to go much further in trying to help shape these students and make a difference in their lives. Even though these teachers have some difference they still both seem to have the same morals within the classroom. They love what they do and just do everything to make their students a comfortable learning place. These teachers continue to exceed the point where they're just teaching, they go to the point to teach morals and virtues, or how to handle themselves in different working environments, or when to use certain tools. These teachers seem to be those kinds to change lives!
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I interviewed two people alike in the fact that they are both teachers. They teach at different schools but they seem to have the same types of morals and outlooks on teaching. They both have similarities and differences. Some of the similarities is that they both agree that extracurricular activities are important for the students to have a more rounded knowledge, they both also said that students learn better with seeing things and doing hands on activities, and another thing that they have in common is their way of handling students that don't listen is mainly just to get their attention back on topic. Then that leaves the differences in being that the first teachers teaches at an elementary school level and the other one in middle school, the first one also teaches many subjects, while the second one mainly handles everything dealing with the library and its tools. Another thing that is different is their feelings toward the interview question stating "What is one thing that you really stand by and is your main gal for your students (something important to you)?" Each teacher has a main objective that they have to reach within the classroom by state law but really teachers tend to go much further in trying to help shape these students and make a difference in their lives. Even though these teachers have some difference they still both seem to have the same morals within the classroom. They love what they do and just do everything to make their students a comfortable learning place. These teachers continue to exceed the point where they're just teaching, they go to the point to teach morals and virtues, or how to handle themselves in different working environments, or when to use certain tools. These teachers seem to be those kinds to change lives!